Mananthavady

Mananthavady is a small town located on the banks of the River Mananthavady. Situated on the banks of Kabini River, Mananthavady is a small hill station in Kerala which is decked with rich flora and fauna. This town with its scenic beauty and tranquilizing ambience is situated at Wayanad and is very famous amidst tourist on a Kerala tour. Mananthavady in Kerala is located at the Western Ghats at a height of 500m above sea- level. This region is famous for its dense forests that occupy most of its part thus making it one of the prime attractions of Kerala hill stations.

Attractions at Mananthavady

Apart from being a host to splendid hills Mananthavady also upholds religious worth for the Adivasi community as it is headquarters of Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha. Some of the sightseeing places at Mananthavady are:

Pazhassi Kudeeram : Mananthavady was a dynasty of King Pazhassi who fought till his last breath against British Empire. His tomb here is a must watch for all the tourists on a South- India tour.

Valliyoorkavu : Situated at a distance of 3 km from the town this temple is one of the most valued possession of Mananthavady. This temple is dedicated to mother goddess and is the most important place of worship for the tribal communities. The annual festival in March/ April witnesses the largest congregation of all tribal communities of Wayanad.

Boys Town : located at 15 km north of Mananthavady the Boys Town provides a great experience to all tourists on a Kerala tour. The herbal garden, nature care centre, perma-culture centre etc. are main center of attractions of this place. Boys Town Wayanad is one of the famous tourist spots in Kerala. Boys Town Wayanad has an excellent herbal garden. Here there are special and rare kinds of herbs. These herbs are used for medicinal purposes. The rare herbs found here are also used for ayurvedic cure and massage oil ingredients. There is also a nature care centre in this place.

The calming ambience of Mananthavady refreshes its visitors and thus is the perfect source of relaxation.